Inside the Recruitment: 2019 SS Michael Holdsworth commits to Nebraska
August 20, 2017
Michael Holdsworth, SS, St. Ignatius HS, Class of 2019
PBR: Why did you choose Nebraska?
Holdsworth: I chose Nebraska because it felt like the right fit for me to develop as not only a player, but a person too. The coaching staff there is amazing and the overall atmosphere is great.
PBR: What other schools were you considering?
Holdsworth: Ohio University
PBR: Where did the coaching staff first see you and how did your relationship develop?
Holdsworth: They first saw me at a Bullpen tournament at Grand Park in Indiana. They then watched a few more games there, then saw me at Perfect Game down in Georgia.
PBR: Was the recruiting process what you expected?
Holdsworth: No, it moved a lot faster than I thought I would.
PBR: This past summer you participated in some PBR Future Games, how much did the recruiting scene change after your performance?
Holdsworth: Not a whole lot considering I committed shortly after participating, but there were so many coaches there that a lot of my teammates and friends benefitted from it.
PBR: Who do you play for in the summer and what was the most memorable experience from this summer?Holdsworth: I play for the Team Mizuno Warhawks and the most memorable experience was playing at Grand Park in Indiana.
PBR: Who is the toughest pitcher that you have faced in Ohio?
Holdsworth: I am not sure who the toughest pitcher I have faced is, but if I had to pick someone that would give me the most trouble it would be a teammate of mine named Johnathan Machamer that just committed to South Carolina.